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Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)

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Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV): the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) was a public university in Paris, France, and it suits students who want a humanities-focused institution. It is no longer active as a separate university; it merged into Sorbonne University in 2018, so applicants should look at the current Sorbonne University admissions and programme information.

  2. What you can study

    The university was known for humanities. It is described as the main inheritor of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Paris, and in 2018 it became the Faculty of Arts and Humanities within Sorbonne University. The current programme catalogue should be checked through Sorbonne University.

  3. Getting in

    As this institution no longer operates as a separate university, international applicants should check the current admissions process at Sorbonne University. For any application, confirm entry requirements, document rules, and deadlines on the official website before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with the admissions office of Sorbonne University. Living costs in Paris are separate from tuition and should be planned for directly with local budget information.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the language requirements, the current programme offer, visa steps, and whether your chosen course is part of Sorbonne University before you apply.

  6. How it compares

    France has 298 universities, so this institution belonged to a very large higher-education system. Its strongest distinguishing feature was its humanities legacy, but because it merged into Sorbonne University, comparison now matters mainly in terms of the current faculty and programmes under that university rather than the old standalone name.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)

What kind of institution was Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)?

It was a public university in Paris, France.

Is Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) still active as a separate university?

No. It merged in 2018 into Sorbonne University and became its Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

What subject area was it known for?

Humanities.

How many universities are in France?

298.

Overview

Paris-Sorbonne University was a public research university in Paris, France, active from 1971 to 2017. It was the main inheritor of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Paris. In 2018, it merged with Pierre and Marie Curie University and some smaller entities to form a new university called Sorbonne University and became its Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for France.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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